Daniel Burwen

Speaker · Facilitator · Coach

I help leaders and teams think differently, communicate clearly, and turn meaningful ideas into action.

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From video games to award-winning storytelling, from corporate boardrooms to international stages, my career has followed one thread: helping people find clarity, connect with others, and bring meaningful ideas to life.

Where I can help

Different ways to help people and organizations think more clearly, connect more deeply, and move forward with purpose.

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On stage

Speaking engagements across the United States, Europe, and Latin America, including SXSW, Comic-Con, and IDFA DocLab.

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What clients say

“Daniel took complex ideas we were delivering in clunky ways and turned them into clear, engaging messages that resonated with our clients, making a huge impact on our business. He doesn’t just consult. He transforms.”

AJ Harbinger, Owner and Podcast Host, The Art of Charm

“Daniel provided invaluable insights that transformed the way I approach presentation crafting and storytelling. In just 20 minutes with him, I gained more actionable value than I’ve experienced in professional development over the past eight years.”

Erica Meyer, VP Organizational Development, Five Keys

“Daniel went to work right away, giving us clear options that got us to a workable product quickly. He built a powerful deck to support our narrative and helped us make complex ideas simple and persuasive.”

Jigar Shah, Host of the Energy Empire and Open Circuit podcasts

“Daniel’s knowledge of presentation storytelling was game-changing for our design team. His practical storytelling tools and frameworks are already making a difference in how our work lands with critical stakeholders.”

David Stern-Gottfried, Manager, Design Operations, Centene

“Daniel’s presentation coaching transformed how our team communicates. He helped our scientists present complex ideas with clarity, confidence, and real impact.”

Travis Dittmer, Chief Scientist, Biomedical Research and Development Authority, HHS

“Daniel was a great asset – his keen insights, creative approach, and fresh perspectives were so helpful – it makes me want to weep.”

Steve Tatham, Senior Creative Manager, Disney Imagineering

“I find a lot of actionable value in my sessions with Daniel. His background in storytelling, design, and technology help him empathize with – and support – my career growth.”

Xin Chung, Founder & Entrepreneur

About

Hi, I’m Daniel.

I’ve worked across creative studios, corporations, and government agencies, and found the same challenges everywhere: making sense of complexity, bringing people together, and helping good ideas become reality. As a Certified Integral Coach, that’s the work I now do with leaders and teams.

Today I help leaders and teams find what they care about and put it into words, so they can lead, speak, and work from it.

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